Conforms to IS : 2720 (Part-10)
The apparatus consists of a load frame of 50 kN capacity, hand operated, similar to LM17102. The loading system consists of a hand operated screw jack with a detachable handle. The lower platen is moved up of applying load. The top cross head is adjustable and carries a hexagonal adaptor for taking standard proving ring. A strain dial gauge bracket is provided and fitted to one of the pillars. The instrument is supplied with a set of 100 mm. diameter upper and lower plain platens. The lower platten will have groves for proper centering, but supplied without proving ring and dial gauge.

ESSENTIAL

LM17142    : Proving ring 2 kN capacity.
LM173494   : Dial gauge 0.01 mm.  x 25 mm. travel.
LM171150   : 3 parts split mould for 100 mm. diameter specime

OPTIONAL

LM172021 : A pair of plain platens for 38 mm. diameter specimen.
LM172022 : A pair of plain platens for 50 mm. diameter specimen.
LM172023 : A pair of plain platens for 75 mm. diameter specimen.